Summerpick #2: A musical vacation!

It's the season of bright colors, see-throughs and raised hemlines, and of course, of switching to vacay-mode. Today's pick celebrates exactly that - the fun and frolic, the easy-breezy mood, and a hint of sexy!

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Top: Bandra, Rs.300 approx
Bikini Bra: Bandra, Rs.500 approx
Shorts: Levi's, Rs.500 approx (discounted price)
Belt: Accessoire, Rs.200
Rings: Accessoire, Rs.300
Shoes: Koovs, Rs.1100 approx
Fragrance: Elizabeth Arden, Rs. 2500 (discounted price)
Lipstick: Revlon, Rs. 1000 approx
Mascara: L’Oréal Paris, Rs.800 approx
Nailpaint: Lakme, Rs.150 approx
Guitar: Bhargava's Musik

Until next time!

<3
Dee


This blog post is part of the #SoSummer series - a series of posts celebrating the brighter side of the season. Be a part of the celebration. Come, connect with me on instagram and twitter and share your summer looks using #SoSummer

Summerpick #1: Bring in the Sunshine!

Damn! It's summer. But hey, why should summer be sweaty and sad? Why not, suave and sexy? Why not swanky and superfun? Join me in my celebration of the season of skirts, shades and sunshine. Let's make summer more enjoyable with #SoSummer - a series of summer picks, from the coolest flip flips, dainty summer dresses, easy breezy head-to-toe looks and more!

So come, connect with me on instagram and twitter and share your summer looks using #SoSummer

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My summer pick of the day? Aviators from Fastrack.

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Brunch Look: A Subtle Sunday

Yay, Sunday is almost here! It's the one day off that we all look forward to, and even more during winters when waking up is such a task. Sunday mornings, how we all just love them. Easy start to the day, breakfast is a rarity. Sundays call for brunch! And a fancy one with your friends, why not?

Today's post is in celebration of just that, the brunch! To me, brunch is synonymous with everything easy, laid back and dreamy. I'd dress up for it (if at all, because I'd really enjoy my brunch at home, in my PJs) in something chic and effortless. Think washed out pastels, pearls...everything subtle, dainty and feminine.

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Dress: Max Fashion
Cardigan: Bought from a market in Delhi
Sunglasses: Vision Express
Floral bracelet: Bought at the Thailand Trade Exhibition 2012, World Trade Centre
Shoes: Blueland

Fashion tips: 
- If your dress has a collar, why not show it off? Take cue from what I've done here - buttoned the cardigan under the collar.
- While I've taken the common route, wearing the belt over the cardigan instead of under, adds to the silhouette, like it does here.
- ALWAYS go in for dewy makeup with such looks, opt for anything between pink and peach for your lips and cheeks (optional). Add to that a single stroke of liner or simply pep up your lashes and you're good to go!

That's all for now, until next time!

<3
Dee

Wedding Wear Trendpick from Diwali

It's been over a week now, but I'm still not over the festival of sparkle, fairy lights and fashion. Diwali left us with some cool trends we could now use to stand out during the wedding season.

Trend #1: Blue and White + Silver

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We've seen it on toile de jouy fabric, and willow patterned and wedgewood china crockery. And don't we just love the striking contrast between the two colors? This wedding season, add in chunky silver jewellery from your granny's closet and go desi chic with the blue and white trend.

Style tip- With the shade of blue, don't stick to the standard ;)

Trend #2: Spicy Red

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Red is bold. Red is beautiful. Whatever you wear for your yaar ki shaadi, don't forget to glam up with a dash of red!

Style tip- The norm is to paint your lips bold, but try on the color on accessories for a change. ;) 

Trend #3: Simmer in Shimmer

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Diwali has always been the festival of all things sparkly and blingy. Big fat Indian weddings are not far behind, and to add to it the current season. It's the perfect time to go get your shimmery clothes, shoes and accessories out from the closet. 

Style tip- Don't go too loud on shimmer just yet. Combine your colored solids with little shimmery pieces in gold, silver or pastels. :)

Trend #4: Go Royal

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But don't go overboard. Make your look elegant and rich-looking, but definitely not over-the-top. In fact, if you want to do royal right, think minimalistic but classy, with statement pieces. Go in for polkis, kundan or even pearls to really nail it. 

Style tip- Let your jewellery do the talking. Opt for a plain saree with a broad border, a statement ring and earrings, and you're good to go! :)

Trend #5: Ditch the Dupatta

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I'm all in for a no-fuss look, especially at weddings. Here's a little inspiration for a dupatta-less ensemble. 

Style tip- An embroidered shrug/bolero. A shimmery crop top. A lehenga. And that's how you do drop dread gorgeous! ;)

That's all for now. Until next time!

<3

Dee

POTD #16 - Ease up!

Hello again,

The last few days have been like a furnace outside and I'm sure none of us are going to be sporting any synthetics until nature sprinkles some winter charm on us. Until then, we're going to stay comfortable in our easy breezy cottons and voiles, which are bang on! But, whites and lemons? They're so passé, and have got me looking for some colourspiration. Here's what I found-

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Tunic and Pants: Cottonworld
Shoes: Crocs

I love, love, love the green and navy combination. This one's perfect for that extra bit of zing to work wear.

Style tip- Love to layer? Throw in an off white crochet shrug and a charmed bracelet to fancify your look.

So, how would you beat the heat? Do share your style, would love to see!

Until next time,

<3
Dee

POTD # 14 - Dancing Around Pink

Hey all,

This idea came to me while I was wondering what nail art to pick for the week. I just decided to go through my nail colour collection and take a call accordingly. I felt like pink, but not too much. So I decided to paint a nail in a particular shade of pink and the rest in similar tones of brown and lilac. Here's how it turned out-

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So set a trend, playing with different tones around a particular shade of colour, or opt for monotone, going from lightest shade on the thumb to darkest on the little finger.

Until next time!

<3
Dee 

Valentine's Day Countdown # 2 - At the boyfriend's

Hey all,

If you're not doing a dinner or a movie date, or spending the day out together, you probably will have plans to just spend time indoors. You can't obviously dress up like a diva-off-the-red-carpet for him. What you can do, though, is pick one of these looks-

Froufrou Fun!
Colour-block in a vest and a high-waisted froufrou skirt combo. Team it up with flats to tone it down. No accessories needed, just carry an itsy bitsy cutesy sling to go.

Picture Courtesy: Lookbook.nu

Don't own a froufrou? Well, simply wear two or three flowy skirts of different lengths (shorter one over the longer one) on top of one another to make them look like one!

Picture Courtesy: girlsluv.it

Shirt + Shorts
Pick a slightly oversized shirt, roll up the sleeves to 3/4th and tuck the shirt in. Ankle length socks and oxfords, delicate pieces like tiny studs and a wired ring, et voila!
Cut out tee + Denims
Get one or simply DIY it...takes as little as 5 minutes! Cut the neck of a grey tee into a boat and wear it such that it falls off one shoulder or make little cut-out designs all over the back. Team it up with a neon inner, preferable a haltered one. Opt for a tee that is one or two sizes bigger or one that is really loose and pair it up with skin fit denims or ones in a pencil fit. 

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Valentine's Day Countdown # 3 - Date's Day Out!

Hey all,

By now almost all of you must have made plans on how you're going to celebrate V-day. For those planning to spend the entire day out with your sweetheart, this post is for you. 

The idea of enjoying innumerous activities together sounds exciting, yes! But an entire day could mean need for multiple touch-ups right? Absolutely! But why not make it easy and fun for all you pretty ones?

Prep-work:
Prepare yourself in advance...go in for a facial or a clean up to add a glow. As for your hair, go in for curls (if it gets messy, you don't need to excuse yourself to comb your hair).  For times your hair gets uncontrollable, you can always tie it up into a quick messy bun. Curls add a certain flirty element to any look, so even if you fancy slick straight hair, I'd suggest you try soft curls this Valentine's.

Second skin:
For both, clothes and footwear, make sure to pick something really comfy. I really think a pair like this one (It's by Sionucci, available at bestylish.com) will work well...it's really cute, plus it's got a wedge heel, so it adds height without feeling like your on a painful pair of heels! 

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Touch up!
Just carry your mascara, a coloured gloss and a gel liner, and you're good to go! I'm pretty sure you won't need them, except for the gloss maybe, but be prepared nonetheless.

I suggest you specifically get these-
Maybelline's Volum' Express Hyper Curl Mascara in Waterproof Shade Black is my personal favourite. It just instantly adds volume to the lashes while curling them, (oh! And the curl stays, really!) and it's water-proof!


Picture Courtesy: Violetbag.com

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Black, the brush enables ease in application...saves time!

Picture Courtesy: Purplle.com

Sling it up!
Carry a sling so it's he who gets all your attention. Let it not be too small so you can fit in your phone, keys, wallet and some touch up tools.
Hope you'll have a fab V-day!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Pssst...incase you missed the previous posts in the Valentine's Day Countdown series, here goes-
Valentine's Day Countdown # 4 - The Dinner Date
Valentine's Day Countdown # 5 - Movie Date

POTD # 13 - Floating in Blue

Hey all,

Today's POTD is a monotone look I spotted last evening. This lady sure knows how pull off casual chic!  The blue on blue adds a certain flow to the overall look while the strappy wedges add a spark of glam. And to finish the look, she had light blue liner on!



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Top: Vero Moda
Denims: Diesel
Wedges: Vögele

Until next time!

<3
Dee

 

POTD #6 - Casual Fridays Look

Hey all,

Here's what caught my attention on a Casual Friday at work...the classic combination of  checks, denims and Converse! Since I grew up being heavily influenced by my brother, and tomboyish for a long time, naturally, comfort clothing is my all-time favourite! To me, fashion is comfort + glam in an 80:20 ratio. 

What I LOVE about this look is that it's so easy, yet the tartan checks, the matching footwear (and blue denim, to break the monotony!) make it very stylish!

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Try experimenting a little with accessories as well...

With a Neck Piece
If you plan on wearing a basic statement neck piece, make sure to leave the first two buttons open as the collar and the neck piece might look like there's too much happening there. A better way to wear it would be with the collar folded inward.

With a Cuff
Fold up the sleeves to just above the elbow and team it up with a non-blingy cuff.

With a Bracelet
Roll up your sleeve just a couple inches. Charmed bracelets work like a charm, except if you're in a pure, corporate environment, in which case you should stick to delicate pieces as much as possible.

With Earrings
Depending on where you work, choose between hoops and cutesy studs. Avoid danglers or tops.

That's all for now. Until next time!

<3
Dee

POTD #5 - Forever21

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A friend's recent Forever21 purchase. Très sophistiquée!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Fashion transition

So we've crossed the peak of summer and the season of romance has culminated into a couple of not-so-pleasant, sweaty weeks before winter finally takes over. How I love winters in Mumbai! I know, I know, the winters here aren't knee-high-boots-friendly, but nevermind about that! 

Getting back to the transitional months, there's always fashion to help us get through the slow drifting of weather ;) Dresses, anyone?

So here's a look that caught my attention, and I think it's a perfect October do! The dress is short, fuss-free and accessories, full of summery frolic! Plus the dark blue brings in the (soon-to-come) winter tone ;) I absolutely LOVE it!


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Dress, Nuon.
Watch, Titan Raga.
Nail Lacquer, Bouganvilla by Dolce & Gabbana.
Charmed bracelet, Aldo accessories.
Lip colour, Givenchy.
Floral wedges, Inc. 5.
Liner, Lakmé.

Stay tuned for more!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Model: @Nishevita

POTD #1

Hey all,

So it's getting warmer again, here in Mumbai, and what better way to keep cool than a dip in the pool with the girls! Today's POTD is just apt for one!

Stumbled upon this itsy bitsy cutesy bikini on Aliexpress.com. 

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Picture courtesy: Aliexpress.com

 

Launch: Lifestyle AW'13 Collection + MTV's Get the Look Season 3

Lifestyle partnered with MTV for the launch of a new season of the channel's Get the Look show at their Phoenix Mills store at Lower Parel. They came up with a fun and engaging activity wherein invitees were to go through Lifestyle's AW '13 collection, pick their favourite pieces to put together a look, get a touch-up at the L'Oreal Hair & Make-up Booth, and head to the Photo Booth to show off their looks in front of the shutterbugs. 



What's more? MTV VJ Anusha Dandekar went around going through each look, suggesting what could have been added or avoided, and tagging it to a city- mine was London! 

Finally, she picked two of her favourite looks, and the lucky girls won a shopping spree at the Lifestyle store.

Anusha came dressed, chic as always, in an Aztec print skirt, a ruffled top- both from the AW '13 collection at Lifestyle. She kept her look minimally accessorized.

The winning looks were very American- reminded Anusha of NYC and LA respectively.

And now talking of the AW '13 collection at Lifestyle, girls, you're going to LOVE the variety of interesting prints they have to boast of- be it Autumn Florals, Aztec or Animal Print, there's something for everyone! Now go, splurge!

Until next time!

<3
Dee



Picture courtesy: Facebook

A potential fashionista: Aashka

Hey there!

Did you guys know who Aashka Goradia is? Well, neither did I. I’m not a fan, but I must confess that I do watch Bigg boss once in a while for kicks. And so I was getting kicks out of this show some time back when contestants Aashka and Sana caught my attention. I started following Bb for another reason now as I enjoyed watching the two ladies drift about from here to there in their fashionable outfits

As much as I like Sana’s girly style, I must mention, Aashka’a is a bit more fresh. We’ve not seen a lot of it before. And ooh how I thoroughly LOVED her burlesque lips & big glasses look a little before she was out and into the neighbouring house.

Aashka in burlesque-lips-big-glasses do on Bigg boss 6

Although my Google image search on both her and Sana made me think otherwise, but, I think they are, Aashka especially is, a potential fashion icon! 

I've also read about her taking baby steps to enter into the fashion world. Interesting!  

Aashka on Big boss